Olympus 1 vs Panasonic LZ20

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus 1 versus Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and LZ20 (16MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and LZ20 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 was announced 17 months after the LZ20 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 1 matches up versus the LZ20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 1 Gallery and Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 1 has got outer measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ20 has specifications of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 1 versus Panasonic LZ20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the 1 compared to the LZ20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and LZ20 is 79 and 71 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and LZ20.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic LZ20 will give extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern 1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.